Senior Occupational Therapist – Acute General Medicine Lead

Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the General Medicine team at Modbury Hospital on a full-time contract through to 7 April 2028. You will deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions in a collaborative acute care setting.

You will supervise junior staff, contribute to service improvement, and support discharge planning within SA Health’s framework. AHPRA registration and an OT degree are required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in acute or sub-acute hospital settings, with strong General Medicine or inpatient assessment skills.
• Proven ability to manage a complex caseload independently and prioritise effectively under pressure.
• Experience providing clinical supervision or mentoring to less experienced clinicians.
• Sound understanding of discharge planning processes and community referral pathways within SA Health.
• Commitment to working within SA Health's safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive functional, cognitive, and discharge-readiness assessments for General Medicine inpatients.
• Developing and implementing evidence-based, patient-centred intervention plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing clinical supervision and support to junior OT staff and students on placement.
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives, quality activities, and departmental projects within NALHN's Allied Health framework.

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the General Medicine team at Modbury Hospital on a full-time contract through to 7 April 2028. You will deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions in a collaborative acute care setting.

You will supervise junior staff, contribute to service improvement, and support discharge planning within SA Health’s framework. AHPRA registration and an OT degree are required.